WINDSOR HOUSE

Windsor House is a nursing care facility located at 4411 McAllister Drive in Huntsville, Alabama (ZIP 35805), within Madison County. The facility operates 117 certified beds and is classified under for-profit corporate ownership. Windsor House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Windsor House holds an overall CMS star rating of 1, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is also 1 star, reflecting the results of state inspections that evaluate compliance with federal health and safety standards. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which accounts for the number of nursing staff hours provided relative to the facility's resident population. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, based on clinical data covering areas such as resident mobility, medication use, and other care outcomes. Each of these ratings is derived from data reported to CMS and is updated on a periodic basis. Windsor House accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which broadens access for residents who rely on federal insurance programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific conditions and duration limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care for residents who meet income and eligibility requirements set by the state of Alabama. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (256) 837-8585 to confirm current bed availability and to discuss specific payment arrangements, as coverage details can vary based on individual circumstances. When compared to national benchmarks, Windsor House presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star are both below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas where the facility's performance, as measured by CMS data, does not align with typical national standards. The staffing rating of 2 stars is also below the national average, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars is in line with the national average. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for Windsor House, which provides additional detail on inspection findings, staffing data, and quality measure outcomes over time.